Stella Sigcau

South African activist (1937–2006)
Person human Q2342184
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Stella Sigcau

Summary

Stella Sigcau is a human[1]. She was born in Lusikisiki[2]. She was born on January 4, 1937[3]. She died in Durban[4]. She died on May 7, 2006[5]. She worked as a politician[6] and minister[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Stella Sigcau's place of birth was Lusikisiki[2].
  • Stella Sigcau passed away in Durban[4].
  • Stella Sigcau was born on January 4, 1937[3].
  • Stella Sigcau died on May 7, 2006[5].
  • Stella Sigcau's father was Botha Sigcau[9].
  • Stella Sigcau held citizenship in South Africa[10].
  • Stella Sigcau's professions included politician[6].
  • Stella Sigcau's professions included minister[7].
  • Stella Sigcau held the position of member of the National Assembly of South Africa[11].
  • Stella Sigcau held the position of Prime Minister of Transkei[12].
  • Stella Sigcau held the position of Minister of Public Works[13].
  • Stella Sigcau held the position of Minister of Public Enterprises[14].
  • Stella Sigcau was educated at Adams College[15].
  • Stella Sigcau is recorded as female[16].
  • Stella Sigcau's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Stella Sigcau was affiliated with the African National Congress[18].
  • Stella Sigcau was affiliated with the Transkei National Independence Party[19].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[20].
  • Stella Sigcau's family name is recorded as Sigcau[21].
  • Stella Sigcau's given name is recorded as Stella[22].
  • Stella Sigcau's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Stella Sigcau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Stella Sigcau's sibling is recorded as Nkosi Ntsikayezwe Sigcau[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Stella Sigcau's place of birth was Lusikisiki[2]. She was born on January 4, 1937[3]. Her father was Botha Sigcau[9].

Education

Stella Sigcau's education included a stint at Adams College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and minister[7]. Positions held include member of the National Assembly of South Africa[11]; Prime Minister of Transkei[12]; Minister of Public Works[13], a position[26], in South Africa[27], founded in 1910[28]; and Minister of Public Enterprises[14], a position[29], in South Africa[30], founded in 1994[31].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include African National Congress[18], a political party[32], in South Africa[33], founded in 1912[34], headquartered in Luthuli House[35] and Transkei National Independence Party[19], a political party[36], in South Africa[37].

Death and Burial

Stella Sigcau died on May 7, 2006[5]. She passed away in Durban[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[20].

Why It Matters

Stella Sigcau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Stella Sigcau born?

Stella Sigcau's place of birth was Lusikisiki[2].

Where did Stella Sigcau die?

Stella Sigcau died in Durban[4].

Who were Stella Sigcau's parents?

Stella Sigcau's father was Botha Sigcau[9].

What did Stella Sigcau do for work?

Stella Sigcau worked as politician[6] and minister[7].

Where did Stella Sigcau go to school?

Stella Sigcau was educated at Adams College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . mg.co.za. mg.co.za. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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